Explore Gap Mountain Retreat

Nestled on more than 225 acres of mountain forest overlooking the New River, Gap Mountain Retreat offers sweeping views, peaceful woodlands, and a place to reconnect with nature. From sunrise views across the valley to quiet evenings around the fire, these photographs offer a glimpse of what awaits your visit.

Scenic view of a river flowing through a lush green valley with rolling hills in the background during sunset, framed by tree branches and leaves.
A foggy scene of trees along a road with a state park sign reading "Gap Mountain Retreat."
A blue van with a bike rack on the back holding a mountain bike, parked on a dirt trail with green mountains in the background, and a person inside looking out the window.
A forest with tall trees and a dirt path on a foggy day, with a black bear walking along the trail.
A hawk perched on a branch among green leaves and a tree trunk in a forest.
Person mountain biking on a rocky trail through a forested area with trees and fallen leaves.
A campfire on a rocky surface with a mountain landscape and clouds in the sky during sunset.
A small bird perched on a thin branch in a forested area.
A landscape view of rolling hills under a colorful sunset sky, with muted orange and purple hues.
A scenic view of mountains shrouded in fog with trees in the foreground and a pastel-colored sky.
A mountain biker riding on a rocky trail through a forest with tall trees and green foliage.
A close-up of a turtle with a dark shell with yellow markings on a forest floor covered in leaves and twigs.
A small blue bird with brown on its face and white on its underbelly, perched on a lichen-covered branch.
Close-up of orange flowers on a tree branch with green leaves, partially obscured by the tree trunk on the left side, in a lush green forest.
A scenic view of a winding river through a lush green valley with rolling hills under a mostly cloudy sky.
A brown and white owl perched on a thin branch in a lush green forest.
A bird with brown and white feathers perched on a branch amidst green leaves.
A photo of a wooden balcony or deck overlooking a mountain landscape at sunset, with trees and colorful sky in the background.
Sunset over mountains with a colorful sky and some tree branches in the foreground.
People kayaking on a river with a lush, green forest in the background.
People kayaking and paddleboarding on a calm river surrounded by lush green trees and rocky cliffs under a clear blue sky.
A close-up of two green, pointed plant leaves and a drooping flower bud against a blurred background of herbs and soil.
View from a kayak on a calm river surrounded by lush green trees and cliffs under a clear blue sky.
A close-up of a pink and brown orchid growing in a forest with green foliage and trees in the background.
A scenic view of a mountain landscape during sunset with orange and yellow hues in the sky, scattered clouds, and dark silhouettes of mountains and trees in the foreground.
Four men in cycling gear with helmets and backpacks standing with bicycles on a dirt trail overlooking a scenic mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky.
A expansive mountain landscape with multiple ridges covered in green forests, under a partly cloudy sky.
Four men sitting and standing inside a green off-road utility vehicle in a wooded area with fallen leaves and trees in the background.